City Centre Construction Update 11 April 2025
Above: An image of Norfolk Gardens.
Welcome to the weekly e-newsletter for the Bradford City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme.
This edition includes everything you need to know about the Bradford City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme for the coming days. We upload each weekly newsletter to the Future Bradford website. You can find copies of each e-newsletter on our news page if you would like to look back at previous editions.
Construction update
Planting at Norfolk Gardens is now fully complete, with just a few final touches to the rest of the area remaining. The space will then be opened once the newly installed landscaping has been allowed time to settle.
The new 10,000 square metre park area marks a significant milestone in the city centre’s transformation, creating a major green space in the heart of Bradford for all to enjoy.
Over 7,700 plants and shrubs of 173 different species, including 57 trees have been planted in the area within the last few weeks. Tree species include birch, rowan, maple, lime, comma and Juneberry with cherry trees which have been planted to form a boulevard of trees.
New paving, footways and cycleways that extend to Nelson Street have also been added, incorporating reclaimed materials and new street furniture.
Click here to read more about the work at Norfolk Gardens.
The images below show the latest progress at Norfolk Gardens.
Above: An image of Norfolk Gardens.
Above: Planting and a blossoming tree on Hall Ings.
Above: Planting and a blossoming tree on Market Street.
Event in Bradford: The Big Brass Blowout
The latest event planned as part of Bradford’s City of Culture year takes place this weekend when The Big Brass Blowout comes to town.
A celebration of brass music, the event brings together a variety of class brass acts for three days and nights of music across Bradford district.
The event will include free to watch performances right outside St George’s Hall, from 1pm-4pm on Saturday 12 April, from artists like The New York Brass Band.
You can find out more about the event by clicking here.
Reminder: Bradford Interchange Bus Station
Bradford Interchange bus station reopened to the public in January 2025, and bus services are operating from the upper concourse.
Due to ongoing resurfacing works, around six bus stands will stay out of action until at least April 2025. Therefore, some bus services will remain on-street until that time.
The quickest route from Bradford Interchange to Nelson Street, where the temporary on-street bus stops are located, is via the back entrance of the bus station.
Other projects in the Bradford district
Live Now: Public consultation on proposed bus improvements on Manchester Road
Bradford Council are currently seeking the public’s views on proposed improvements to Manchester Road.
The Manchester Road Bus Improvements Scheme proposes a series of changes to buses, some walking, wheeling and cycling improvements, and new planting and landscaping.
Click here to find out more about the scheme and leave your feedback.
The public consultation on the proposals began on the 19 March 2025 and will run till Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Find out more
You can find out more about the scheme on the Future Bradford website or by getting in touch using the details and links below.
Get in touch if you would like to ask any questions
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